Alafia_zambesiaca

<i>Alafia zambesiaca</i>

Alafia zambesiaca

Species of plant

Alafia zambesiaca is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

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Description

Alafia zambesiaca grows as a climbing shrub or liana. Its fragrant flowers feature a creamy-white or yellowish corolla. The fruit is dark grey with paired follicles, each up to 30 centimetres (12 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Alafia zambesiaca is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Its habitat is savanna woodland.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Alafia zambesiaca". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Alafia zambesiaca". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 15 August 2013.


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